Chad Smeltzer

Chad Smeltzer

Greater Chicago Area
3K followers 500+ connections

Join to follow

About

The challenges mentioned above don’t just affect projects—they slow progress and limit…

Services

Request proposal

Articles by Chad

See all articles

Contributions

Join now to see all contributions

Activity

Join now to see all activity

Experience

  • Bidcurement Graphic

    Bidcurement

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • -

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • -

    Dallas, Texas, United States

  • -

    United States

  • -

    Colorado, United States

  • -

  • -

    Greater Chicago Area

  • -

    Newark,DE

  • -

    Reading, Pennsylvania Area

Education

  • HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Graphic

    Harrisburg Area Community College

    -

    This college is nationally recognized as follows: The U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model for Professional Development within the industry.

    * Identify the requirements of various fire protection environments and operate the equipment related to those environments
    * Recognize the prevention and suppression of hazards by means of building inspections and hazard descriptions, application for safety codes, and the use of…

    This college is nationally recognized as follows: The U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model for Professional Development within the industry.

    * Identify the requirements of various fire protection environments and operate the equipment related to those environments
    * Recognize the prevention and suppression of hazards by means of building inspections and hazard descriptions, application for safety codes, and the use of proper procedures for hauling and storing hazardous materials
    * Explain the operations of fire extinguishing and warning systems
    Conduct fire investigations
    * Manage a fire protection organization through effective use of manpower and equipment

  • -

    Activities and Societies: Pest Control Technology, Advanced Urban and Industrial IPM, Food Plant Pest Management

    Purdue University offers a range of comprehensive correspondence courses in Urban Entomology tailored for professionals interested in enhancing their pest management skills. These courses cover a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational knowledge in urban and industrial pest management to specialized areas like termite control, bed bug management, and IPM strategies for public spaces and food plants. Advanced courses delve into integrated pest management techniques, pesticide safety, and…

    Purdue University offers a range of comprehensive correspondence courses in Urban Entomology tailored for professionals interested in enhancing their pest management skills. These courses cover a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational knowledge in urban and industrial pest management to specialized areas like termite control, bed bug management, and IPM strategies for public spaces and food plants. Advanced courses delve into integrated pest management techniques, pesticide safety, and sustainable practices. Additional offerings include management strategies for turfgrass pests, wildlife damage, and invasive wood-boring insects, equipping students with the skills needed to tackle diverse pest challenges in multiple environments.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer Firefighter- Captain

    Wrightsville Fire Company

    - 5 years 8 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    * Promoted to Captain of the fire department at 18 years of age

    The Fire Captain protects life and property by supervising the activities of
    personnel on a shift performs duties surrounding firefighting, emergency care, hazardous
    materials, and fire prevention.

    * Supervise all subordinate personnel during a tour of duty
    * Conduct roll call
    * Perform basic life support, medical activities, and provide other assistance as required
    * Respond to alarms received and…

    * Promoted to Captain of the fire department at 18 years of age

    The Fire Captain protects life and property by supervising the activities of
    personnel on a shift performs duties surrounding firefighting, emergency care, hazardous
    materials, and fire prevention.

    * Supervise all subordinate personnel during a tour of duty
    * Conduct roll call
    * Perform basic life support, medical activities, and provide other assistance as required
    * Respond to alarms received and direct routes to be taken
    * Direct work of subordinates pending the arrival of a superior officer
    * Determine and supervise methods of fire suppression including laying of lines, direction
    and pressure of water streams, placement of apparatus, ladders, ventilation of buildings,
    rescuing of persons, and salvage activities
    * Supervise daily maintain of departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities to ensure
    response readiness
    * Instruct and drill personnel in duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue work
    * Review and provide consultation regarding disciplinary actions
    * Monitor activities to ensure conduct and performance conform to departmental standards
    * Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and local laws and
    ordinances
    * Respond to multiple alarm emergencies and assume command in the absence of superior
    officers
    * Participate in the operation of departmental in-service training
    * Prepare a variety of reports and records
    * Perform the duties of subordinate personnel as needed
    * Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field
    * Represent the department in a variety of State, County, and City meetings
    * Coordinate activities with other supervisors or other City departments and exchange
    information with other fire departments
    * Maintain contact with the general public, department officers, and other City officials in
    the performance of fire department activities

  • Volunteer Firefighter - Lieutenant

    Manchester Township Department Of Fire Services

    - 6 years 2 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    The Fire Lieutenant is responsible for the administration and supervision of a fire company for fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue operations and emergency medical services. In the absence of the Captain, the Fire Lieutenant acts as Shift Supervisor and assumes the duties as officer in charge if first on scene of emergency.

    * Implements department goals and objectives, establishes work priorities, schedules and coordinates work to be accomplished per shift
    *…

    The Fire Lieutenant is responsible for the administration and supervision of a fire company for fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue operations and emergency medical services. In the absence of the Captain, the Fire Lieutenant acts as Shift Supervisor and assumes the duties as officer in charge if first on scene of emergency.

    * Implements department goals and objectives, establishes work priorities, schedules and coordinates work to be accomplished per shift
    * Responsible for daily log, emergency calls and reports, overtime, and injury reports
    * Responds to alarms as an officer of a firefighting company; performs a variety of firefighting functions, including Incident Command Officer
    * Responds as the officer of a medical team to bring basic medical care to citizens of the community and maintains quality control of the EMS program, when assigned
    * Participates in daily training exercises and classroom lectures and prepares and conducts training for the department, when assigned
    * Conducts fire inspections, supervises shift inspections, assigns work projects, and approves completed work
    * Conducts demonstrations, tours, and public speeches on fire safety, fire prevention, CPR, fire extinguishers, first aid, and other subjects to the public
    * Responds to general public complaints, requests for information and guidance, cooperate with surrounding communities in firefighting and rescue efforts

    Work Environment:

    * A workplace environment that may be confined
    * Exposure to extreme cold and normal, or hot and normal temperature changes
    * Contact with water or liquids
    * Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, equipment, machinery, etc.
    * Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, physical injury, and fast-moving vehicles
    * Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust, and poor ventilation

  • Volunteer Firefighter - Captain

    Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder, Newark, DE

    - 6 years 10 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    The Fire Captain protects life and property by supervising the activities of
    personnel on a shift performs duties surrounding firefighting, emergency care, hazardous
    materials, and fire prevention.

    * Supervise all subordinate personnel during a tour of duty
    * Conduct roll call
    * Perform basic life support, medical activities, and provide other assistance as required
    * Respond to alarms received and direct routes to be taken
    * Direct work of subordinates pending the…

    The Fire Captain protects life and property by supervising the activities of
    personnel on a shift performs duties surrounding firefighting, emergency care, hazardous
    materials, and fire prevention.

    * Supervise all subordinate personnel during a tour of duty
    * Conduct roll call
    * Perform basic life support, medical activities, and provide other assistance as required
    * Respond to alarms received and direct routes to be taken
    * Direct work of subordinates pending the arrival of a superior officer
    * Determine and supervise methods of fire suppression including laying of lines, direction
    and pressure of water streams, placement of apparatus, ladders, ventilation of buildings,
    rescuing of persons, and salvage activities
    * Supervise daily maintain of departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities to ensure
    response readiness
    * Instruct and drill personnel in duties, use of tools, raising of ladders, and rescue work
    * Review and provide consultation regarding disciplinary actions
    * Monitor activities to ensure conduct and performance conform to departmental standards
    * Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and local laws and
    ordinances
    * Respond to multiple alarm emergencies and assume command in the absence of superior
    officers
    * Participate in the operation of departmental in-service training
    * Prepare a variety of reports and records
    * Perform the duties of subordinate personnel as needed
    * Attend conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field
    * Represent the department in a variety of State, County, and City meetings
    * Coordinate activities with other supervisors or other City departments and exchange
    information with other fire departments

    Job Description:

    * Maintain contact with the general public, department officers, and other City officials in
    the performance of fire department activities
    * Perform other related duties as required

Courses

  • Advanced Firefighter

    36752

  • Advanced Urban and Industrial Integrated Pest Management

    -

  • Basic Vehicle Rescue

    32211

  • Emergency Vehicle Operations

    -

  • Engine Company Operations

    36262

  • Essentials Of Firefighting

    -

  • Fire Fighter Safety And Survival

    -

  • First Responder Operations Level

    -

  • Foam Firefighting

    36593

  • Foam Firefighting Technician

    -

  • Food Plant Integrated Plant Management

    -

  • GovConnect Academy: Mastering Business Development, Procurement & Long-Term Revenue in Government Relations

    1001

  • Government Procurement

    Bid101

  • Hazardous Material First Responder

    36170

  • Hazmat Operations

    DO4- 103825

  • Introduction To Officership

    -

  • Introduction To Safety Training

    -

  • Paramedic Assitant

    -

  • Pest Control Technology Course

    -

  • Rapid Intervention Teams

    -

  • Rope High Angle Rescue

    -

  • Truck Company Operations

    36397

  • Truck Company Operations 2

    DO1 - 009809

Honors & Awards

  • Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

    Scott Firefighter Challenges

    Completed Course in 2:14

  • Julius Alexander Ehrlich Award

    Ehrlich Pest Control

Recommendations received

2 people have recommended Chad

Join now to view

More activity by Chad

View Chad’s full profile

  • See who you know in common
  • Get introduced
  • Contact Chad directly
Join to view full profile

Other similar profiles

Explore more posts

Explore collaborative articles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Explore More

Others named Chad Smeltzer in United States

6 others named Chad Smeltzer in United States are on LinkedIn

See others named Chad Smeltzer